Vocal Director

Responsible for working with the Director in preparing a theatre production for public performance, including casting and rehearsing the cast so they are prepared vocally for their work in the show.  The Vocal Director may require a keyboard Accompanist to assist in rehearsals prior to the orchestra and cast combined rehearsals.  The Vocal Director works with the Director in scheduling vocal rehearsals, deciding which cast members need to be there and what the Director expects to accomplish at each rehearsal.  Ideally and if able, the Vocal Director should be ready to step in to conduct the orchestra in the event that the Orchestra Director and/or the Assistant Orchestra Director are unable to conduct a performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn the show and the score.
• Work with the Orchestra Conductor to ensure that any recordings that may be used for vocal, choreography or blocking purposes match the score; the score should take precedence.
• Work with the Director to schedule and lead vocal rehearsals for leads, groups and chorus.
• Ensure that all cast members know and are capable of performing their music.
• Work with the Production Manager to obtain, schedule and track the hours of any keyboard Accompanist.
• Get copies of parts and links to recordings to all cast.
• With the Orchestra Director, schedule and lead a Sitzprobe rehearsal as the initial run-through with the orchestra.
• Work with the Sound Designer and Assistant Orchestra Director on balance issues when microphones and/or monitors are used.
• Attend production meetings and rehearsals, as needed.
• Be present for vocal warmups before the orchestra warms up and audience doors open prior to each tech rehearsal and each performance OR designate a cast member to lead the vocal warmups.